G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 32GB vs G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 32GB Kit
These two kits are the same memory underneath: 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 at CL30-38-38-96 and 1.35V, with both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles. The Trident Z5 Neo RGB adds RGB lighting and a taller 42.8mm heat spreader; the Flare X5 is a low-profile 33mm kit with no lighting. Buyers rate the Trident kit well (4.6/5), and the Flare X5 has a long record as a reliable, no-fuss AMD EXPO kit. Pick on clearance and looks, not speed.
- Choose the Trident Z5 Neo RGB if you want RGB lighting and your CPU cooler leaves room for 43mm-tall modules.
- Choose the Flare X5 if you run a large air cooler or a compact case and want the same speed with no lighting and lower clearance risk.
Prices
- G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 32GB: $580.00 at eBay (checked today)
- G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 32GB Kit: $276.49 at eBay (last seen Nov 9)
- Difference: the G.SKILL Flare X5 DDR5-6000 32GB Kit is $303.51 cheaper than the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 32GB at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 15)
